Town Board Minutes – December 7, 2011

WESTBORO TOWN BOARDChair Tim Roiger called the meeting to order on December 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Present weresupervisors Steve Peterson & Eldred Gumz, Clerk Julie Scott, Treasurer Denise Goodrich, andRoad & Maintenance Director Jeff Peterson. Also present were Marlene Rymer, Violet Thums,Ed Schlosser, Reg Rymer, Rosie Rindt, Harry Stroik, Jerry Clark, Bob Shook, Jenny Voda (leftat 7:06 p.m.), Scott Brehm, Gene Lucia, Sue Clark, Joyce & Ed Peterson, Jim & Bernice Koch(these four left at 6:42 p.m.).Following clarification that Jeff was not going to purchase the spray but was to check on otheralternatives, Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to approve the minutes of the November 13 & 17th,2011 meetings. Motion carried. S. Peterson/Gumz motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Motion carried. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to approve payment of bills #16437- #16480 in theamount of $19,230.26. Motion carried.Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to table the purchase/set up of a Recycling Center camera. Motioncarried.Lengthy discussion was held on the VFW Hall rental issues. The town is currently paying 90%of the Xcel Energy and sewer/water bills (less any revenue received) as well as costs forinsurance, dumpster, repairs, cleaning & supplies, and snowplowing. The town receives $200.02per quarter from Taylor County for use of the VFW Hall as a senior meal site. S. Peterson/Gumzmotioned to table the issue until January 2012 so the VFW members can meet and discuss theissue further. Motion carried.At 6:40 p.m., Jeff began the maintenance report which included updates on the GregWagenknecht, Jerome Tlusty, Bob Young and Tom Wyles driveway permits; culvert and signorder, filling of sand shed; LRIP and Discretionary Improvement projects-should hear a reply inMarch and June 2012 respectively; a letter was sent to Brown County Cabinetry with the ownercalling the clerk and chairman about the bill. The basement floor is being replaced in theCommunity Center. In the firehall, the door closer/latch fixed and wall patched where the newdoor was installed. The tree will be painted. Snow fence has been installed; the bolts keepbreaking off the grader wing and will be looked at.At 6:58 p.m., the snow removal at the community center was discussed. No bids were receivedfollowing a two week publication. S. Peterson/Gumz motioned to rent an ATV/plow from TimRoiger at $40 per snowstorm. Motion carried with Roiger abstaining. Roiger, an employee, willutilize his equipment; it will be covered under the town’s insurance, inland marine portion-rental/leasing of equipment. An agreement will be kept on file.Gumz/Roiger motioned to purchase four 5-gallon pails of a chemical spray for the sidewalks.Motion carried.S. Peterson/Gumz motioned to hold the Open House for the new buildings the same time as thePride weekend in July 2012. Motion carried. S. Peterson/Gumz motioned to freeze the wage rate of $18.00 for the Road & MaintenanceDirector. Motion carried. The clerk was directed to put on the January 2012 agenda, the issue ofwage rates for the Recycling Attendant and part-time employees.Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to contribute $3,690 for the Road & Maintenance Director’s 2011retirement benefit. Motion carried. Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to grant approval to pay out theremainder of unused vacation (presently 82 hrs.) at the end of the calendar year to the Road &Maintenance Director. Motion carried.Roiger/Gumz motioned to transfer the 2011 budget amounts from the checking account toMachinery Fund ($30,000) and to Fire Equipment Fund ($10,000). Motion carried.Roiger/S. Peterson motioned to appoint election officials for the two year term, 1-1-2012 to 12-31-2013. Listing is attached. Motion carried. S. Peterson/Gumz motioned to approveordinance 114 which establishes a polling place location. Motion carried. Roiger/S. Petersonmotioned to approve allowing Board members to attend a WTA District meeting in February orMarch 2012. Motion carried.Fire Chief Scott Brehm discussed some fire department issues with the board, i.e. airpacks/carbon monoxide detectors/classes to be held in January 2012. The State BuildingInspector was here on November 17th to inspect the remodeled buildings.The next meeting was set for Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. S. Peterson/Gumzmotioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried. Julie Scott, Town Clerk